abide by

verb

abided by; abiding by; abides by
Synonyms of abide bynext
: to accept or conform to without objection
abide by the rules/law
will abide by your decision

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“Abide by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abide%20by. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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